The Crucible – Casting Notice
CASTING NOTICE
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Directed by Marla Ladd
Dec 13 and 14 at 7pm (Show dates March 3- April 9 Thurs.-Sat at 8 Sun at 4)
Please bring a Picture and Resume and be prepared to read from sides
Reverend Parris (35-55yr old) Minister in Salem- Attempts to fight for authority thru the trials. Betty Parris (11-17 yr. old) Parris’ daughter. Abigail Williams (16-19 yr. old) Parris’ niece. She instigates the trials by falsely accusing others of witchcraft and intimidates the other girls into going along with her plan. Tituba (25-65 yr. old) Parris’ black slave who believes in the occult and potions and spells. Mrs Ann Putnam (35-55) Wife of Thomas Putnam. Believes a witch is responsible for the death of her 7 infant children. She accuses Goody Nurse of being a witch because of her jealousy. Thomas Putnam (35-65)A greedy landowner in Salem. He accuses his neighbors so he can buy their land. Ruth Putnam(15-17) The Putnams’ Daughter. She accuses several so her father can get their land. Mary Warren (17-18)Servant to the Proctors. She goes along with Abby however later recants. Mercy Lewis (15-16)Servant to Putnams and friend to Abby. She participates in the false accusations. John Proctor (25-50) Salem Farmer, married to Elizabeth and a former lover of Abby. He openly denounces Parris and does not attend church. Elizabeth Proctor (25-50) Wife of John Proctor. She is a decent and honest woman who dismissed Abigail because of her affair with John. Reverend Hale (30-60) Minister in Beverly. He comes to investigate Betty’s condition and determine if witchcraft was responsible. He supports the trials at first but later denounces them when he learns Abigail lied. Rebecca Nurse (40-70) Wife of Francis Nurse. She is one of the most respected individuals in Salem in Salem because of her kindness. She argues against the witch trials and is later accused of witchcraft. Francis Nurse (45-75) Farmer and landowner is Salem. He is a respected member of the community often called upon to settle arguments. Susanna Walcott (16-18) Friend of Abby. Participates in the accusations. Giles Corey (55-75) Elderly inhabitant of Salem. He challenges the court in attempt to defend his wife who has been convicted of witchcraft. He is pressed to death. Sarah Good (25-65) Beggar in Salem. First to be accused. Judge Hathorne (40-50) A Judge in Salem. Deputy Governor Danforth (40-50) A special judge serving the court for the trials. He signs death sentences for those who do not confess. He does not want to appear weak. Ezekiel Cheever (25-55) Hired by the court to help arrest the accused. Marshal Herrick (25-55) hired by court to help arrest the accused. Hopkins (20-60) A Jailer.
Performing in our new location Mysterium 19211 Dodge Ave (at Newport Blvd) Santa Ana
Please email Marla at atheaterdirector@yahoo.com or call 714-771-5436
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